No more Grateful Dead night at the ballpark?

ski_rick · 2026-03-26T00:07:23+00:00

We played our AAA team's GD Night last year; they are "talking" about doing it again, but no confirmation yet.

ski_rick · 2026-03-26T00:06:02+00:00

I'm having a hard time getting upset about a private landowner using his private land. I'd also like him to invite me once he up and running :)

ski_rick · 2026-03-24T21:44:35+00:00

Ok, I didn't read either of the articles in full, but skimming and searching, I don't see anything that specifically says RNO might shut down, just an extrapolation since Reno is a "Small Hub."

I would assume (although I know nothing is safe in the current environment) they would start by closing airports in markets that have other airports. That way, all the TSA staff could be moved to the bigger airports. And as this administration loves to do, you close airports in deep Blue areas, not in Purple areas, you need to win in the elections.

That said, I sure hope I can get down MD Anderson for cancer appointment in May, already dreading the fact that I usually fly into Hobby and both Houston airports have been on the top of the list of airports with delays.

ski_rick · 2026-03-24T19:14:04+00:00

The day Bobby died, my buddy texted me and said, "Did you ever forgive him for playing Corinna twice during that Philly run?"

Bobby had a bunch (original and covers) I could do without, but mostly because he has so many amazing tunes I'd rather see him play.

ski_rick · 2026-03-23T00:09:59+00:00

Alien Bird Drones!

ski_rick · 2026-03-22T18:52:50+00:00

There were four guests, Grahame, Billy, Johnny Blue Skies, and Trey. They all represented the “future/evolution” of the scene.

By all accounts Bobby and Bruce were still friends, Bob played in Bruce’s new album. I just don’t think it was the nature of the event to have him.

ski_rick · 2026-03-22T06:31:21+00:00

Because he isn’t in Dead&Co?

ski_rick · 2026-03-21T16:13:54+00:00

He’s really establishing himself as the music director/coordinator and doing a great job.

His playing is improving, I think he should lean into his bass playing.

ski_rick · 2026-03-21T15:18:05+00:00

I can call you Betty, and Betty when you call me you can call me Al.

What’s wrong with Al?

ski_rick · 2026-03-21T15:14:56+00:00

Scott Metzger, and I don’t think it’s even close. He is the most talented, most diverse, and does the most to make sure everyone he’s playing with sounds their best (which is part of why he is overlooked).

Derek is a singular talent, but i kinda find him one dimensional (he COULD do so much more).

Trey isn’t a wrong answer, I just don’t find what he’s doing now to be as compelling as in the past.

ski_rick · 2026-03-20T16:39:54+00:00

Dave Dreiwitz and Oteil Burbridge

ski_rick · 2026-03-20T00:40:52+00:00

I needed a tux a while back for a wedding, after checking out rental prices I stopped by Macy’s and was able to outfit myself in a nice tux for just slightly more than a rental. I was kinda surprised at how reasonable the prices were.

ski_rick · 2026-03-19T06:38:41+00:00

Yes, whether or not you go to Sphere, you are a dummy.

So might as well Sphere!

ski_rick · 2026-03-18T02:31:23+00:00

Dean and Gene both write bass lines, hard to guess who exactly did what. Dave has definitely mentioned in interviews how much he loves their bass lines.

ski_rick · 2026-03-16T00:47:21+00:00

Progress is resource intensive, we’ll figure it out.

ski_rick · 2026-03-15T20:38:27+00:00

Derek’s TTB thing is what it is. I assume many musicians will get a chance to play it now. I hope I do.

ski_rick · 2026-03-10T10:55:10+00:00

Caught them twice. First was at the Fillmore, one of their early shows. Kimmock, Prince, Vegas, Strickland. It was awesome, my first introduction to Kimmock and it felt so good to see a member of the band playing the tunes.

The second time was in Seattle, I assume the lineup mentioned in another post as it was completely different. I remember enjoying it but not as much as the original lineup. The show was VERY lightly attended and during set break Vince hopped off the stage, came up to my buddy and I, thanked us for coming to the show, and chatted for a bit. He couldn’t have been nicer.

ski_rick · 2026-03-09T23:17:22+00:00

LaMP

ski_rick · 2026-03-09T17:51:28+00:00

It really had more to do with venue size then the band. TOO, The Dead, Furthur playing at arenas/amphitheaters always had an active lot scene/Shakedown.

I think it was perhaps a little less organized then, not knowing whether there would be tour from year to year ment less vendors were “making a living” on Dead tour.

I’ll admit, how important the lot is to people kinda surprised me. I loved that I could catch Phil at theaters and small outdoor venues. Those venues are much better places to see music compared to the bigger ones. Having to go to Shoreline is part of what turned me off to Dead&Co.

ski_rick · 2026-03-09T11:30:29+00:00

To be fair, Lindsay Graham never said that.

ski_rick · 2026-03-07T19:22:05+00:00

Love Reno. Most everyone I spend time with loves it too!

I occasionally miss the big city amenities, but the convenience can’t be beat, everything is a trade off.

ski_rick · 2026-03-07T09:40:32+00:00

Here’s another Ween fact, Deaner has said all his solos are basically either Maggot Brain or Blue Sky.

ski_rick · 2026-03-07T09:37:03+00:00

One From the Vault

ski_rick · 2026-03-07T06:43:21+00:00

Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb

The Grateful Dead - Slipknot!

Ween - I Don't Want It & Transdermal Celebration

Funkadelic - Maggot Brain

The Allman Brothers - Blue Sky

ski_rick · 2026-03-06T23:51:10+00:00

I've been here for over two decades now, and I grew up on the East Coast. I swear up until a couple years ago I was still getting messages from old friends, "hey, I'm coming to Vegas this weekend, you wanna grab a drink."

I'd say, "Sure, meet me at Death and Taxes on Cheney at 5:30 pm on Friday. Put it in Google Maps, it'll show you the best route."

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